
First female secretary of Saugus Elks dies at 81
SAUGUS — Patricia “Pat” Volta died at age 81 on Feb 17. Volta was a member of Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge #642 for 28 years and was a trailblazer. Volta... Read more.

State rejects KIPP expansion
LYNN — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) held a meeting Tuesday morning in which they voted against the expansion... Read more.

Hockey is for all in Saugus and beyond
SAUGUS — With the Four Nations Tournament in full swing last week, Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers and the Spaulding Sledgehogs came to Saugus with the goal... Read more.

Saugus’ first Cultural Festival is a success
SAUGUS — Although Sunday was the last day of February vacation for students, the middle high school was the place to be as the town’s inaugural Cultural Festival... Read more.

Five-alarm fire collapses building, 18 displaced in Lynn
LYNN — A five-alarm fire blazed in Lynn Friday night, causing the collapse of a building and leaving 18 people without a home. The fire, which began at 8:22 p.m.... Read more.

Saugus bank chases more parking spaces
SAUGUS — Chase Bank’s original sight plan had been approved by the Planning Board, with the location being 156-180 Main St. in Saugus Plaza. However, they... Read more.

EMG honors 2024 Persons of the Year
Essex Media Group will present its 2024 Persons of the Year Thursday at the Lynn Museum, 590 Washington St. The event begins at 6 p.m. The honorees – from Lynn,... Read more.

Saugus focuses on fire safety
SAUGUS — The Fire Department has been asking for a third fire station for years, and the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager have made the discussion a focus for... Read more.

A Saugus story of sex trafficking survival
SAUGUS — After surviving sex trafficking and drug addiction, Jasmine Marino has continued to spread a message of hope; one she plans on sharing when she speaks... Read more.

George’s a cut above
SAUGUS — Local Mike Moriello isn’t just a guy who owns a barber shop. He’s the guy who owns and operates the oldest barber shop in the United States:... Read more.